ServiceNow Developer

Astor & Sanders Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

On-site San Diego Mid-level Software Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Software Engineering role at Astor & Sanders. San Diego · $170,000–$190,000 base.

SalaryStated by Astor & Sanders

$170,000 – $190,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from Astor & SandersOur estimate for the market: $138,625–$176,875Median $150,738

Above the market median of $150,738 for mid-level software engineering roles in San Diego.

Worked out from 18 postings that stated pay, median $150,738. Last updated Oct 8, 2026.

RoleSoftware Engineering

SeniorityMid-level

LocationSan Diego

WorkplaceOn-site

Base pay$170,000–$190,000

PostedAug 31, 2026 · 7w ago

Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Move the Oracle APEX portal onto ServiceNow while keeping interruptions to business operations low
Build IT and Facilities service workflows for ticketing, help desk, dispatch and asset management
Create ServiceNow applications and workflows in App Engine, then secure access to sensitive records
Train staff, transfer platform knowledge and maintain handover plans, training logs and technical documentation
Join Agile planning and review sessions, resolve delivery issues and report progress to government leads

What you bring

At least seven years developing, architecting or implementing ServiceNow solutions, including hands-on App Engine and ITSM work
You have migrated legacy systems and built custom applications and workflows, preferably moving Oracle APEX to ServiceNow
You understand IAM and role-based access, CAC/MFA, field-level safeguards and protection of PII/PHI
You have worked in Agile or Scrum and can document work, communicate with stakeholders, train users and transfer knowledge

Who this fits

This suits a mid-level ServiceNow developer with strong platform delivery and migration experience. The position is full-time and onsite in San Diego.

From the employer

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA and is seeking a ServiceNow Developer. This is a full-time onsite position in San Diego, CA.

Lead the migration of the mission-critical Oracle APEX portal to ServiceNow, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal to zero disruption to business operations.

Expand ServiceNow ITSM capabilities to support IT and Facilities ticketing, help desk, dispatch, asset management, and related service workflows.

Design, develop, and implement custom ServiceNow applications and workflows using App Engine based on business and operational requirements.

Implement security and access controls, including CAC/MFA integration, hierarchy-based RBAC, and field-level protection for sensitive PII/PHI data.

Collaborate with government stakeholders and technical teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, manage risks, and ensure compliance with security and operational standards.

Provide structured training, hands-on knowledge transfer, technical documentation, and workforce upskilling to support long-term platform adoption.

Develop and maintain a System Handover Plan and training logs, ensuring all required knowledge transfer and documentation are completed before contract completion.

Support Agile delivery through sprint planning, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives, while providing POAM-based progress reporting to government leads.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in ServiceNow development, architecture, or implementation, with strong hands-on expertise in ServiceNow App Engine and ITSM.

Proven experience in legacy system migration, preferably Oracle APEX to ServiceNow, and developing custom applications and workflows.

Strong knowledge of IAM/RBAC, CAC/MFA integration, field-level security, and PII/PHI data protection.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with strong documentation, stakeholder communication, training, and knowledge-transfer skills.

Experience in government, defense, military, or highly regulated environments is preferred.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $170,000 - 190,000 annually. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, candidate skills and education, geographical location, certifications, and business needs, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range. This salary range represents Astor's good-faith estimate of compensation for the position at the time of posting.

Benefits

Astor & Sanders Corporation (www.astor-sanders.com) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation ( #Astor ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Some of our competitive benefits include